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Red Deer shopping malls open their doors
Red Deer's two largest shopping centres have opened their doors for Stage 1 of Alberta's phased relaunch during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At Bower Place, some stores are now open for business. Ho...
May 14, 2020

U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020

'Head shave challenge' in support of Golden Circle seniors centre
With the downturn of the economy, having to cancel two major fundraisers this year due to the economic uncertainty, the executive director of the Golden Circle senior resource centre is going a cut ab...
May 14, 2020

N.S. premier says province would play 'support' role if Ottawa probes shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says his government would only play a "support" role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives in the province l...
May 14, 2020

Sylvan Lake’s John Flynn named Football Alberta Atom/Pee Wee Coach of the Year
John Flynn of the Sylvan Lake Bears has been recognized at Football Alberta's Atom/Pee Wee Football Coach of the Year. 2019 was another great year for the Bears as they claimed their second championsh...
May 14, 2020

Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow happy to be back on the training field
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow's new normal is driving to the training ground in his soccer uniform, bringing a ball and training cones with him. He has to complete a questionnaire before leaving t...
May 14, 2020

Red Deer & District FCSS launch Rural Frozen Meal Delivery Program
Red Deer and District FCSS has launched the Rural Frozen Meal Delivery Program.The program is available to residents of Red Deer County, the Town of Bowden, the Village of Delburne, the Village of Eln...
May 14, 2020

Taxes going down in Penhold
Taxes will be going down for the average property owner in Penhold this year.Following Monday's council meeting, Town officials announced the average residence will see a decrease of 2.5 per cent in t...
May 14, 2020

3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON - Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some...
May 14, 2020

Forward Shane Wright cements exceptional season with rookie of the year award
TORONTO - Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright has cemented an exceptional season in the Ontario Hockey League by capturing the rookie of the year award. The OHL made the announcement Th...
May 14, 2020